The evolution of university-industry linkages-A framework

Authors:
Carolin Plewa;Nisha Korff;Claire Johnson;Gregory Macpherson;Thomas Baaken;Giselle Camille Rampersad
Affiliations:
The University of Adelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;Münster University of Applied Sciences, Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre, Corrensstraíe 25, 48149 Muenster, Germany;The University of Adelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;Adelaide Research & Innovation, The University of Adelaide, Level 7, 115 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia;Münster University of Applied Sciences, Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre, Corrensstraíe 25, 48149 Muenster, Germany;Flinders University, School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia
Venue:
Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Year:
2013

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Abstract

This qualitative study extends literature on research commercialization by examining the dynamic nature of university-industry linkages (UIL). Thirty in-depth interviews conducted in Australia and Germany/the Netherlands provide evidence of the different phases through which UILs evolve and respective measures of success. Communication, understanding, trust, and people are universal drivers, yet managers must consider the variations in the nature of these factors to ensure successful UILs. This study equips managers involved in technology transfer, innovation, and commercialization with critical insights into developing effective relationships. The proposed conceptual framework also uncovers notable theoretical and managerial implications and offers some key research directions.